Centreless Grinder

Job Opportunity – Centreless Grinder

Location: Rochford, Essex

Working Pattern: 4‑day working week, Monday to Thursday

Salary: £30,000-£35,000, dependent on experience

Reporting Line

Reporting into the Production Manager.

Role Overview

The candidate will be required to set and run a variety of centreless grinding operations, including 2nd operation machine tools, working in line with health and safety legislation. The role involves reducing waste and improving productivity, inline with a zero‑defect philosophy, through increased effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and run centreless grinders, with experience running Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli Grinder, Cincinnati or Tschadun Grinder (essential)
• Experience operating Myford Grinder (desirable)
• Support 2nd Operations machines safely as required – Thread‑rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers (manual/rotary etc.)
• Carry out first‑off and job run inspection of 2nd Op Machine parts
• Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role
• Carry out first‑off buddy checks and job run inspection of 1st and 2nd Operations machine parts
• Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager
• Maintain machine efficiency to ensure compliance with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures
• Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained

Core Skills / Attributes Needed

• Strong understanding of aerospace standards
• Experience setting and running manual centre‑less grinders
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Measurement skills – proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances
• Team player, communicating with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals
• Attention to detail, including numeracy and quality performance

Holiday & Working Hours

• 16 days annual leave (based on a 4‑day working week), plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional paid holiday during the Christmas shutdown from 24 December to the New Year
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45‑16:30
• 37‑hour working week, including a 15‑minute paid break and a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break

Employee Benefits including Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts.

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